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From Minister of State for Community and Social Care
  • Don’t flush away your toilet worries

    The government’s first ever national cancer campaign to raise awareness of the symptoms of bowel cancer will be launched today

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government launches its first ever national bowel cancer campaign

    The Government’s first ever national cancer campaign to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer is launched today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister welcomes successful transfer of final Southern Cross homes

    Care homes, formerly run by Southern Cross, have now been transferred to new operators. Care Services Minister Paul Burstow today confirmed

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Speech: 24 November 2011, Paul Burstow, New Savoy Partnership Annual Conference

    Paul Burstow speaks at the New Savoy Partnership Annual Conference.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Speech: 10 November 2011, Paul Burstow, National Voices Annual Conference

    Paul Burstow speaks at the National Voices Annual Conference.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tough inspections to root out poor home care

    Care Services Minister Paul Burstow welcomes the Care Quality Commission’s announcement that it will carry out a programme of inspections

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Six out of ten people with dementia go undiagnosed – £2 million campaign launched to tackle dementia

    A campaign to raise awareness of the early signs and symptoms of dementia is being launched today by Care Services Minister Paul Burstow

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • NHS Information Centre data on abuse of vulnerable adults

    Paul Burstow responds to the NHS Information Centre data on abuse of vulnerable adults

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Speech: 1 November 2011, Paul Burstow, Dementia Congress

    Paul Burstow speaks at Dementia Congress.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Centre for Social Justice mental health report launch

    Paul Burstow responds to Centre for Social Justice report “Completing the revolution - transforming mental health and tackling poverty”

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Speech: 19/10/2011, Paul Burstow, NCAS 2011

    Paul Burstow speaks at NCAS 2011.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Children and teenagers to benefit from successful adult mental health therapy

    The government is investing £32 million in psychological therapies

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Personal health budgets pilot – the story so far

    In a new DVD, people in the Department of Health's personal health budgets pilot programme share their experiences so far.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister gives kick-start to volunteering at launch of vision and fund

    A new vision for volunteering in health and social care will be unveiled today by Care Services Minister Paul Burstow Volunteers…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £20 million to knock down mental health stigma

    The government is joining forces with Comic Relief to help tackle mental health stigma, with funding of up to £20 million

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Time to Change – tackling mental health stigma

    Care Services Minister Paul Burstow visits Duke McKenzie's fitness centre.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • World Arthritis Day webchat – October 12

    On Wednesday, 12 October, Paul Burstow, Minister of State for Care Services, will be online to hear your experiences of living with rheumatoid arthritis and answer questions about accessing physiotherapy.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Successful government cancer campaign to go national

    The government’s first ever cancer campaign to increase awareness of bowel cancer is to be rolled out nationally.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Bowel cancer awareness campaign to go national

    The first ever cancer campaign to increase awareness of bowel cancer will start in January following a successful trial.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Caring For Our Future

    Experts have been enlisted to help the government’s discussions on how to improve the care system in England.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government